Bruce D. Kinzel

Bruce D. Kinzel, 74, of Trachsville, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his home.

Bruce was born in Passaic, N.J., on Oct. 2, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Campbell) Kinzel.

He had worked as a foreman for Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem for 30 years until retiring.

Bruce served our country with dedication and courage in the U.S. Army.

He was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Trachsville. He also was a member of Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company in Trachsville; the Indian Mountain Rod and Gun Club in Kresgeville and the Kunkletown Rod and Gun Club in Kunkletown. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish.

We have been blessed with the presence of Bruce in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his companion of 15 years, Bonnie Keller, who he lovingly called "Hon"; his son, Harold Kinzel of Kresgeville; two nieces, Gail Ann and Betty Jean; one nephew, Robert; several great-nieces and -nephews; and a cousin, Lorraine Ryan. He is also survived by Bonnie's sons, Aaron and Mark Keller, and their families.

Bruce was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Pirrello.

Family and friends are welcome to offer their condolences from 6 p.m. until time of service Sunday, April 14, at Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Deborah K. Scheffey officiating.

Bruce will be buried at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, at Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery in Trachsville.